Supply Chain Project Leader Intern

Arconic•Bettendorf, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This full-time summer internship includes a minimum 10-week assignment and offers a competitive monthly salary. Interns may also be eligible for company-provided housing or a housing stipend based on individual needs. At Arconic, interns are valued contributors who work on meaningful projects, collaborate with leaders across the business, and gain practical experience in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Each intern is paired with both a manager and mentor to support their professional growth throughout the program. The Supply Chain Project Leader Intern will support strategic initiatives focused on improving customer on-time delivery performance, enhancing supply chain visibility, and driving continuous improvement across the order fulfillment process. Working alongside supply chain, operations, and commercial teams, you will analyze business data, identify root causes of performance gaps, and help implement solutions that improve customer satisfaction and operational excellence. This internship provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience leading business improvement initiatives within a complex manufacturing environment while developing analytical, project management, and leadership skills. Internship Highlights: * Real-world projects with measurable business impact. * Exposure to manufacturing operations and industrial technologies. * Opportunities to present project results to leadership and participate in the company-wide Intern Presentation Challenge. * Networking opportunities with leaders, executives, and fellow interns. * Plant tours, volunteer activities, leadership sessions, and social events. * Personalized mentorship and professional development.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, Logistics, Data Analytics, or a related field.
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
Expected graduation date between August 2027 and May 2028.
Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. §730, et seq.) and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Authorizations from the relevant government agency may be required to meet export control compliance requirements.

Nice To Haves

Previous internship, co-op, research, or work experience in supply chain, operations, logistics, analytics, manufacturing, or a related field.
Experience using Excel, Power BI, or similar data analysis tools.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
Ability to analyze data, manage multiple priorities, and work in a fast-paced environment.
Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
Collaborative team player with initiative and attention to detail.
Participation in extracurricular activities, student organizations, leadership roles, or community service.
Interest in supply chain optimization, customer service, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

Support the development of an On Time delivery misses’ data capture process, considering standardized reason codes across the different sites and components of the End-to-End supply chain (Demand and Supply Chain planning, Manufacturing, Customer service, Procurement, Logistics and Commercial function)
Analyze available on time delivery data and identify major causes, trends and opportunities to improve service and drive operational excellence
Co-Facilitate Kaizen events to deep dive and drive improvements in targeted areas.
Document findings, recommendations, and process improvements.
Present project results and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership.